Specifically designed by a runner for runners, this instructional yoga workout is well known to the members of the New York Road Runner’s Club where host Thom Birch and his wife Beryl taught from 1986 to 2001. Thom started out as a nationally know racer at the age of 14 and continued to dominate running circles as he attended the University of Houston and beyond in the late 1970’s to the mid 80’s. Thom is seen running on the road near the beginning of this video followed by an introduction before the main intensive yoga segment; featuring astanga yoga series (a "high heat, high energy" workout) which takes the next 30 minutes. The last sections has an excellent explanation of Ujjaya breathing as well as detailed examples of how to perform each pose. Although Thom died in November 2006, Beryl Bender Birch still maintains the teaching and web site at Power-Yoga.com where a tribute to Thom can be read and this tape can be ordered. Amazon.com also offers the original 2001 VHS tape as well as the 2003 enhanced DVD edition. Visit Video Fitness.com to read additional reviews of this DVD.
